Brandon Bear Clan Outreach Worker
The Brandon Bear Clan Outreach Worker
POSITION DEscriptION
POSITION: Brandon Bear Clan Outreach
REPORTS TO: Brandon Bear Clan Supervisor
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 2026
WAGE: $23.00 per hour
HOURS: 35 hours per week ( Monday to Friday, alternating Thursday and Friday evenings)
PURPOSE:
The Bear Clan offers help, information, supplies and respect to all community members. The purpose of the Bear Clan is to help people and prevent the need for police and authority interventions. This is achieved in a non-violent, non-threatening and supportive manner primarily through relationship building and reconciliation.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Brandon Bear Clan Supervisor, the staff is responsible for supporting the Brandon Bear Clans activities and administrative duties. The person(s) should be passionate about supporting the goals of Brandon Bear Clan and be comfortable building relationships with our most vulnerable community members. The successful candidate must show compassion, understanding and acknowledge the importance of confidentiality.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
? Prepare and organize patrol materials
? Maintain Public Health standards
? Ability to work independently
? Ability to lift 50 lbs , do stairs and be physically active
? Ability to maintain inventory and identify when items are needed.
? Prepare food following safe food handling techniques
? Responding to community requests
? Ability to complete required paperwork and documentation
? Prepare food and support weekly Sunday meals and monthly youth patrols
? Have a valid Class IV license or ability to get one within 3 months
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
? Public Speaking skills
? Of legal age
? Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
? Evidence of ability to work effectively in a multi-task environment
? Evidence of strong organizational skills
? Must possess basic computer skills
? Knowledge of community resources.
? Awareness of issues surrounding addictions, homelessness, Mental Health
? Understanding of harm reduction
? The ability to perform their duties on a regular basis
? Basic bookkeeping skills
? Ability to work independently and as a team
? Knowledge of Bear Clan goals
? Current First Aid and CPR
ASSETS
? Ability to speak an Indigenous language
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Make observations and keeps accurate records
- Document and maintain databases
- Enroll new patrollers and maintain files/required documents
- Maintains up to date inventory of program materials
- Keep track of hours worked and record attendance daily
INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION
- Will be required to observe and function within the policies and procedures of Brandon Friendship Centre and The Brandon Bear Clan
- Note any communication with Women?s Council in reports
- Report directly to the Brandon Bear Clan Supervisor any information, concerns and matters that have a bearing on the operation of Brandon Bear Clan
- Maintains files and required stats
SUPERVISION
? Incumbent can work with minimal supervision following initial orientation and training period
? Exercises a good deal of independent judgement in performance of duties
? Ability to maintain healthy boundaries
PATROLS
? Will prepare for (prepare supplies) weekly patrols
? Will accept donations and keep patrol den/ cave organized and tidy
? Will organize and prepare for patrols
Note: A Criminal Record Check, Drivers Abstract, Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry Check must be submitted.
NOTE: THIS POSITION DEscriptION IS REPRESENTATIVE AND SHOULD NOT BE MISCONSTRUED AS BEING ALL INCLUSIVE.
Please send resume and cover letter to Brandonbearclan@gmail.com by April 1st. Only those considered for interview will be contacted. Thank you.
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